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Synonyms
Chardonnay - Pinot Blanc is a white blend rather than a single variety, with its roots in Burgundy, France.
The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, varies and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to citrus, stone fruits, apple, pear, floral and toast.
It is planted most seriously in Burgundy, Alsace, Franciacorta and Baden.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, medium vigour and a preference for prefers moderate climates.
It blends readily with Pinot Noir.
On other labels it goes by Pinot Bianco and Weissburgunder.
At the table it suits shrimp dumplings, caviar on blinis and freshly shucked oysters.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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shrimp dumplings
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caviar on blinis
03
freshly shucked oysters
Also labelled.
Pinot Bianco, Weissburgunder.
Bottles to look for.
- Baron Longo 'Liebenstein' Chardonnay - Pinot Blanc Sudtirol, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
- Ca de Pazzi Brut, Franciacorta DOCG, Italy
- Ca' del Bosco 'Corte del Lupo' Bianco Curtefranca, Lombardy, Italy
- Ca' del Bosco Franciacorta Saten Millesimato DOCG, Lombardy, Italy
- Camilucci Saten Brut, Franciacorta DOCG, Italy
- Cantina Terlano-Kellerei Terlan 'Nova Domus' Riserva Terlaner, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
- Claire Naudin Domaine Henri Naudin-Ferrand Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Beaune Blanc, Burgundy, France
- Contadi Castaldi Saten, Franciacorta DOCG, Italy
Chardonnay - Pinot Blanc: common questions
01.What does Chardonnay - Pinot Blanc taste like?+
Chardonnay - Pinot Blanc tastes of citrus, stone fruits, apple, pear, floral and toast, plus two more. The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, varies and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Chardonnay - Pinot Blanc from?+
Chardonnay - Pinot Blanc originates in Burgundy, France.
03.Where is Chardonnay - Pinot Blanc grown?+
The key regions for Chardonnay - Pinot Blanc are Burgundy, Alsace, Franciacorta and Baden.
04.What food pairs with Chardonnay - Pinot Blanc?+
Pour it with shrimp dumplings, caviar on blinis and freshly shucked oysters.
05.What else is Chardonnay - Pinot Blanc called?+
Chardonnay - Pinot Blanc is also labelled Pinot Bianco and Weissburgunder.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.